Monday, May 18, 2009

it's not about dave.

About two months ago, I read this book. Remember? I told you about it. How it gave me a new perspective on a population of people I too often ignore.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago. When I told you about my husband’s encounter with a homeless man and how it made my breakfast cold. But how much I loved my husband for reaching people like that.

What I forgot to mention was that my husband invited the homeless man to go to church with us.

And that he came.

That’s right.

Two Sundays ago, we picked Dave up from McDonald’s (his favorite hang-out spot) and made the drive to church, all the while entertained by his rather frightening stories of life in the shelter, all the while wondering how exactly this was going to work. Because, I'll be honest here, Dave is different from me and you.

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"What are you going to do? Everything, is my guess. It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications. It will not be anything like what you think it will be like, but surprises are good for you. And don’t be frightened: You can always change your mind."